1962 Ford Zodiac Mk III Estate (1963) specifications

1962 Ford Zodiac Mk III Estate (1963) data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater estate/station wagon
Number of doors5
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2718 mm 107 inches
Track/tread (front) 1346 mm 53 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1328 mm 52.3 inches
Length 4604 mm 181.3 inches
Width 1753 mm 69 inches
Height 1461 mm 57.5 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.69
Kerb weight 1283 kg 2829 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 55 litres 12.1 [14.5] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Ford
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 6
Capacity 2.6 litre
2553 cc
(155.794 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 82.55 × 79.5 mm
3.25 × 3.13 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.04
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
12 valves in total
maximum power output
(gross)
114 PS (112 bhp) (84 kW)
at 5000 rpm
maximum torque
(gross)
190 Nm (140 ft·lb) (19.4 kgm)
at 2800 rpm
Specific output
(gross)
32.7 kW/litre
44.5 ps/litre
43.9 bhp/litre
0.72 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(gross)
74.42 Nm/litre
0.9 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 8.5:1
Fuel system
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 935.2 kPa (135.6 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Other
Unitary capacity 425.5 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
88.51 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.09 PS/kg
65.1 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.07 kW/kg
87.3 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.09 bhp/kg
0.04 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
15.36 kg/kW
25.66 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout longitudinal
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension I.CS.
Rear suspension LA.SE.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front 6.40 x 13
Tyres rear 6.40 x 13
Brakes F/R Di/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio
Final drive ratio
general
Carfolio.com ID135839
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 25.4
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1962 Ford Zodiac Mk III Estate (1963) added 2005-12-17.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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